FT Biophysics

Question 1

A force that is around us that opposes relative motion between system in contact but also allows us to move

Answer 1

Friction

Question 2

Always oppose motion betw objects in contact

Answer 2

Frictional force

Question 3

• A measure of particles’ capacity to do work
• measured in joules and kilojoules

Answer 3

Energy

Question 4

• It is the energy that a particle has due to either its motion or position

2 forms
1.
2.

Answer 4

Mechanical energy

1. Kinetic energy
2. Potential energy

Question 5

Mechanical energy due to motion

Answer 5

Kinetic energy

Question 6

Mechanical energy due to position

Answer 6

Potential energy

Question 7

• it is the energy that a particle possesses due to motion

• defined as 1/2mv^2

Answer 7

Kinetic energy

Question 8

Is the energy a particle possesses due to position

Answer 8

Potential energy

Question 9

Change in gravitational energy is defined as _____

Answer 9

mgh

Question 10

Can be defined as force × distance

Answer 10

Work

Question 11

The total mechanical energy of a particle a particle remains constant of the only force acting on the particle is ______

Answer 11

Gravity